A helicopter crash-landed on the roof of a building in New York City on Monday afternoon, killing the pilot.
The staff in the 54-storey skyscraper were moved to safety, after the incident sparked a rooftop fire.
Officials identified the pilot as Tim McCormack, and confirmed he was the only person aboard the twin-engine Agusta A109E helicopter.
The exact cause of the accident is not yet known but New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said it "could have been a much worse incident".
World Court says Israel must ensure basic needs in Gaza are met
The United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), on Wednesday gave an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in Gaza are met.
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Paris' Louvre reopens after heist, as backlash grows over security flaws
The Louvre in Paris reopened on Wednesday, three days after thieves made off with historic jewellery worth an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million) in a spectacular heist that has raised urgent questions over security lapses at the museum.
Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation
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Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, perhaps violently
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